🌿 Vegetarian Maharashtra Breakfast

Maharashtra Usal Pav Sprouted Peas Chaat Street Snack

Sprouted legumes in a spiced masala curry served with pav rolls — the street food version of usal that is Mumbai's working-class breakfast.

Prep480 min
🍳Cook20 min
🕐Total500 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Maharashtra Usal Pav Sprouted Peas Chaat Street Snack
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Method

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds — pop.

  2. 2

    Add asafoetida and curry leaves. Add onion.

  3. 3

    Cook 7 minutes until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add kala masala, red chilli powder and turmeric. Cook 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add sprouted legumes and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on medium for 10 to 12 minutes until sprouts are tender but retain slight bite.

  6. 6

    Season with salt.

  7. 7

    Serve in a bowl topped with raw chopped onion, coriander, farsan and lemon squeeze. Accompany with warm pav rolls.

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